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septum ring

a nose ring-one that goes through the cartilege inbetween the nostrils.
wow, her septum ring was BLING-diamonds and gold, girl!
by Bonita~*~! June 11, 2006
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Septum ring

The septum ring is a piercing through the septum, in-between the nostrils. Contrary to some beliefs, it does NOT go through cartilage, it goes through a soft area called the “sweet spot”.
Person 1: I’m thinking about getting a septum ring.

Person 2: I say go for it, unless you’re afraid of needles
by Whothefrick September 11, 2018
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faux septum ring

A fake septum ring that clips on. Usually looks VERY real.
Sarah: Come on man, let's get matching septum piercings!

Molly: Dude, my mom would kill me. Although, I could get a faux septum ring!
by Ehhh_no_thanks May 30, 2016
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Septum Ring Theory

The theory that conservative men dislike women with septum piercings, due to a person, generally, needing to be over the age of 18 in order to get one.
Oh, the Septum Ring Theory strikes again!
by Omega_Iteration August 8, 2025
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Septum Ring Theory

The actual origin of the Septum Ring Theory stems from the belief that when someone experiences trauma — especially something that made them feel powerless, violated, or unseen — they often search for ways to reclaim agency over their body or narrative.

The septum piercing is particularly striking because:
• It’s central on the face — hard to miss.
• It’s reversible (can be hidden or removed), offering flexibility.
• It has cultural associations with rebellion, nonconformity, and strength.

So, wearing one can become a kind of armor or badge — a visible reminder: “I’ve survived something, and I’m not the same.” It turns internal pain into an external identity marker that others can see, but only the wearer truly understands the meaning behind.

In current use, The Septum Piercing Theory denotes unnecessary aggression on social media stemming from someone who has made their trauma a part of their identity.
The Septum Ring Theory never fails. Look at this unhinged cow rant about the way her ex left her. I can see why now.
by Meluckycharms2 October 9, 2025
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Septum Ring Theory

The Septum Ring Theory is a term towards leftist extremists and sexists who think they‘re always right and have an inflated ego. This heavily applies to women, but some of the pick me men also use these.
by JosephineK November 10, 2025
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Septum Ring Theory

The Septum Ring Theory is the social observation and slang that finds a pattern between women who wear septum piercing and a certain set of personality traits like being chronically online and holding exaggerated leftist views.

It's frequently used as an insult in comments of sexist / misandrist women who try to disguise their hate as "wokeness" or social justice.

There's an alternative definition that was later created by people that felt called out by this slang that claims it's the theory that some men dislike women with septum piercing because you need to be over 18 to legally obtain it.
"This video literally proves the Septum Ring Theory😭🙏"
by Abisthunder November 21, 2025
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